Pre-Techincal & Pre-Career & Life Skills Questions and Answers - Grade 7 End Term 3 Exams 2023 Set 1

PRE-TECHNICAL & PRE-CAREER

1. Grade 7 learners were discussing personal safety within their locality, during a Pre-technical lesson.
   1. What is safety? (2mks)
   2. What is personal safety? (2mks) 
   3. Highlight 3 ways of observing safety when performing tasks in the locality (3mks)
2. During a pre-technical lesson, Mr. Wanyonyi, the Pre-technical teacher out lined various causes of injuries.
   1. State 3 causes of wounds. (3mks)
   2. Identify 3 types of burns (3mks)
3. During an outdoor activity, grade 7 learners identified different types of metals.
   1. List 4 ways in which they used to identify different types of metals. (4mks)
   2. Highlight 4 physical properties of metals. (4mks)
   3. Give the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. (2mks)
   4. State 4 properties of ferrous metals. (4mks)
4. During a drawing lesson, grade 7 learners of Heshima Junior school were discussing different types of drawings and their uses.
   1. What is free hand drawing? (2mks)
   2. Identify 3 artistic ideas that can be expressed through freehand sketches. (3mks)
   3. Highlight 3 importance of freehand sketching. (3mks)
5.  
   1. Grade 7 Learners were asked by their pre-technical teacher to highlight careers related to application of geometrical construction. Write 3 answers that they gave.
   2. A skilled person who constructs houses using stones is called (1mk)
6. The pre-technical teacher of grade 7 at Lanana junior school asked learners to (2mks) classify sources of energy.
   1. Identify 2 classification that they came up with
7. Highlight 3 uses of non-metallic materials (3mks)
8. Identify the following household tools and their uses. (2mks)
   

LIFE SKILLS

1. Write down the 5 human dimensions. (5mks)
2. What is the difference between talents and abilities. (2mks)
3. List 3 challenges related to self improvement. (3mks)
4. State 5 factors that influence an individuals self esteem. (5mks)
5. Write down 5 effects of stress. (5mks)
6. Which 3 ways can we use to collect data? (3mks)
7. Write down 4 types of interpersonal relationships we have with people. (4mks)
8. Name 4 types of media the youth use to communicate. (4mks)
9. List 4 values which are important during negotiations. (4mks)
10. State 5 peaceful conflict resolution strategies. (5mks)
11. Give 3 values which are important when exercising assertiveness. (3mks)
12. In which 4 ways can we show emphathy? (4mks)
13. What 3 ways can our peers use to influence us negatively?  (3mks)

MARKING SCHEME
PRE-TECHNICAL

1.  
   1.  
      • Safety - is the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
      • A state whereby hazards and conditions taht can lead to harm are controlled ( any 1 x 2 = 2mrks)
   2. Personal safety - is recognition and avoidance of possible harmful situaions or persons in our surroundings (1 x 2 = 2mrks)
   3.  
      • Always keep things in their proper places
      • Avoid touching electric switches and plugs with wet hands
      • Always be careful when crossing or walking along the road
      • Administer first aid if you or someone else gets hurt
        (any 3 x 1 = 3mrks)
2.  
   1.  
      • falls
      • bang against a hard object
      • being cut by sharp objects
   2.  
      • 1^st degree burns - are red and painful
      • 2^nd degree burns - are painful and become blistered on the skin
      • 3^rd degree burns - caused damage to all skin layers
      • The burnt skin looks white
      • The burnt skin cause little or no pain due to damaged skin tissue (3 x 1 = 3mrks)
3.  
   1.  
      • Magnetic test
      • observing surface appearance
      • use of chip test
      • hardness test (4 x 1 = 4mkrs)
   2.  
      • High tensile strenght
      • Are melleable can be hammered into thin sheets
      • Are opaque
      • Are heavy
      • Are hard
      • Are sonorous, produce a ringing sound when struck
      • Are lustrous, have shiny appearance
      • Good conductors of heat and electricity
      • Are ductile can be drawn into wires  (4 x 1 = 4 mrks)
   3. Ferrous metals are those metals that contain iron while non-ferrous metals are those metals that do not contain iron in them (2 x2 = 2mrks)
   4.  
      • durable
      • magnetic
      • silver like in colour
      • good conductors of electricity
      • recyclable
      • Have low resistance to corrossion
      • Have great tensile strength (Any 4 x 1 = 4 mrks)
4.  
   1. Drawing something by hand without using guiding and measurement instruments.  (well explained 2 x 1)
   2.  
      • political cartoons
      • architectural designs
      • painting drafts
      • painting flour plans (any 3 x 1 = 3)
   3.  
      • Stimulate creativity
      • Help in effective communication and visualize our thoughts and ideas
      • It enhances our observation skills and improves our memory
      • Helps in developing artistic skills for gesture art related careers  (any 3 x 1 = 3)
5.  
   1.  
      • architecture
      • carpentry
      • mechanics
      • landscaping
      • mechanical engineering
      • cartograpghy
      • urban planning
      • survey
      • civil planning
      • electrical engineering
      • building and construction   (any 3 x 1 = 3mrks)
   2. mason
6.  
   1.  
      • non-renewable energy
      • renewable energy
   2.  
      • Stroring academic background in stem subjects - Science, Technology, Engineers, Mathematics
      • Special training in the area of interest
      • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
      • Professionalism and strong work ethic skills
      • leadership skills (4 x1 = 4mrks)
7.  
   • They are used as insulators
   • They are used in aircraft manufacturing
   • Used as adhesives and tapes
   • Used on sealing purposes
   • Used in making tyres and mattreses
   • Used as thermal insulators (3 x 1= 3mrks)
8.  
   1. panga - Cutting trees and vegetation
   2. squeegee - remove water from the surface  
      Idenfification½ naming the uses ½ total = 1mrk (1 x 2 = 2mrks)

LIFE SKILLS

1.  
   • physical dimension
   • spiritual dimension
   • intellectual dimension
   • emotional dimension
   • social dimension
2. Talents are things that we're good at and that we are born with while abilities we gain through practice, training and coaching
3.  
   • drug abuse
   • neglect by parents and poverty
   • changes in our bodies
   • insecurity
   • female genital mutilation
4.  
   • our experiences
   • appearances
   • our thoughts
   • our achievements
   • our family environment and friends
   • physical growth and development
5.  
   • withdrawal
   • poor performance
   • unhealthy feeding patterns
   • anxiety
   • bed-wetting
   • exhaustion
   • forget fullness
   • body aches and fatigue
   • being angry
   • neglecting oneself
6.  
   • observation
   • conducting interviews
   • administering questionnares
7.  
   • family relationships
   • relationship with neighbours
   • friendship
   • teacher-learner relationship
   • aquaintances
   • relationship with the community leaders
8.  
   • print media 
   • television
   • social media
   • the internet
9.  
   • respect
   • peace
   • social justice
   • tolerance
   • love
   • honesty
   • responsibility
   • humility
10.  
    • mediation
    • negotiation and compromise
    • talking and listening to each other
    • assertiveness
    • forgiveness and reconciliation
11.  
    • respect
    • responsibility
    • unity
    • integrity
12.  
    • offering emotional support
    • providing material support
    • offering guidance
    • spiritual support
    • physical support
13.  
    • force of coercion
    • convience us
    • blackmail
    • promises of offering gifts
    • threats and bullying